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Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.2/595 Reviews
This hotel takes up an entire city block. The sitting areas in the huge lobby are beautiful. We had avery nice meal at the on site Wolfgang Puck Restaurant and a reasonably priced breakfast at another of his eateries. Our king bedded room was adequate but not spacious, while the bathroom was small and lacking in space for toiletries. The hotel is located near the Ford Presidential Museum, which was very convenient.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids
3.8/592 Reviews
I was very impressed with this hotel! The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The lobby area was beautiful with tile and wood and a pretty gas fireplace. The bedrooms are so spacious and clean. And the bed was really comfortable. Overall we just loved our stay and would definitely recommend to others. The room rate was really great as well!
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
4.4/5102 Reviews
We stay in many Hilton properties as HH diamond members. This Hilton Garden Inn is one of the BEST we have found. Check-in was fast and flawless. Our room was clean, comfortable, and spacious. The staff was attentive and helpful. The breakfast was excellent - fresh, tasty, plentiful and the service was great. We could not have asked for more. Hilton is a premium brand and the people at this place really do hospitality right. Thanks for a great overnight visit!
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
4.6/5100 Reviews
Hygienic: clean and tidy Environment: Comfortable and hygienic Service: OK
Quality Inn Grand Rapids North Walker
3.4/590 Reviews
Overall the facilty is good. As most motels, regular upkeep is needed and upgrading some equipment is required. The room use older heating/cooling units that can be difficult to set a comfortable room temperature. The room I'm staying in now, the low fan setting does not work while the heat is on. Many motels equal to this one has a better selection on TV channels. I'm not into sports or network news thus I am limited as to what I can watch, After a full day of driving, it would be nice to relax with some shows(channels) that I'm use to. A positive note is the evening desk clerk. I haven't stayed here for a few months, but as soon as I walked into the lobby, Beth the evening desk clerk, recongnized me and welcomed me by name. That adds a special touch to the end of a rough day. She is always pleasant and always has a smile. After being in my room for about 15 minutes, she called to see if the room wa ok. Hope she never leaves this facility as I feel she is a valuable asset!
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection
4/599 Reviews
If there is one consistent complaint I have about many hotel rooms is that there are not enough electrical outlets (or they are poorly located) and that there is only one mirror - in the bathroom an often steamed up! I was astounded that City Flats had multiple outlets in both bathroom, sleeping areas (we have 2 CPAP machines) and the desk area. Great shower. Loved the untypical arrangement of the 2 full size beds - it was almost as there were 2 separate bedrooms. Hotel was super-quiet during our two night stay, Very short walk to VanAndel Arena as well as a multitude of restaurants & bars. The only negative we found was the parking deck around the corner and the difficulty of unloading luggage/checking in before parking car. Our view was an exposed brick wall, but in the end did not matter as it kept the room super dark allowing us to easily sleep in after a fun night in Grand Rapids!

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Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Why Visit Grand Rapids, MI?

Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city, is situated along the Grand River, approx. 30 miles away from Lake Michigan. Previously known as “Furniture City,” Grand Rapids has recently earned the nickname “Beer City” for the city’s expansive craft beer breweries.

Fun Fact: Grand Rapids, MI is home to the 38th president of the United States, Gerald. R Ford. Both him and the First Lady, Betty Ford, are buried onsite at the Gerald R. Museum.

Best time to visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids’ hottest months fall between June to August, where temperatures average at around 76°F. It is hottest in July, with temperatures averaging at around 86°F. Temperatures tend to be cooler the rest of year. The coldest months fall between December to February, where freezing temperatures fall to approx. 26– 28°F. Snow tends to be deepest around early February, which makes for great skiing.

Ski season closer to the Grand Rapids area lasts from late November to early April. The closest ski area is Cannonsburg Ski Area, around 20 minutes away from downtown Grand Rapids. Within the city, cross-country skiing is available between January and February. Ski across Reed’s Lake in East Grand Rapids, located only 4 miles away from the city center.

Getting around Grand Rapids

Leaving Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

Grand Rapids, MI is served by Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), located just 9.1 miles from the city center, around a 20-minute drive.

The taxi service counter is located at the Parking Shuttle Shelter outside door #5.

Uber and Lyft are also available for ridesharing. Simply book your ride on your selected ridesharing app, and catch your rideshare a the Rideshare Shelter located outside door #2 of the terminal.

The Rapid includes a stop at Gerald R. Ford International Airport on Route 17. Each bus ride costs US$1.75. The bus shelter is located across the exit of door #4. This is the cheapest way to get to downtown Grand Rapids from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Hotels near Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) include 3-star Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport, 3-star Springhill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Southeast and 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport.

Getting around downtown Grand Rapids

The Rapid bus service runs from 06:30–18:30 on Mondays to Fridays, 06:00–21:15 on Saturdays and 07:00–19:00 on Sundays. Single rides cost US$1.75, and day passes cost US$3.50.

DASH is Grand Rapids’ free downtown area shuttle. Find DASH stops located near places of interest downtown, accessible on 2 lines, DASH West and DASH North. DASH operates from 06:30–22:00 on Mondays to Fridays and 10:00–22:00 on Saturdays. At the time of writing, DASH doesn’t operate on Sundays.

Consider pre-booking your car as car rentals are in high demand. Car rental agencies have desks conveniently located at the baggage claim area. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to reserve, with free cancellations and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Hotels near the museum include the 3-star Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, 4-star JW Marriott Grand Rapids and 4-star Amway Hotel Grand Rapids.

Flora enthusiasts can visit the 158-acre Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Hotels nearby include 3-star Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown and 3-star Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East.

Craft beer lovers can explore the Brewery Vivant near the 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown.

There’s plenty to do in Grand Rapids, MI. If you’re looking to save on accommodation, check out these highly-rated cheap hotels in Grand Rapids: 3-star Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids, 2-star Econo Lodge Inn & Suites and 2-star AC Hotel by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown.

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